Astronomy night - John R. Kirk Planetarium, SUNY New Paltz, 75 South Manheim Road, New Paltz. 7:30 p.m. April 4. Sponsored by the school's science and engineering departments. Planetarium show followed by telescope viewing, if the sky is clear. Call the observatory, 845-257-1110 to hear a message if public viewing has been canceled. Visit www.newpaltz.edu/planetarium

Circus performance - Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz. April 5. "Circus, Circus and More Circus," a 90-minute show with animals. Presented by Walker International Events Inc. Shows at 5 & 7:30 p.m. 800-528-6577.